Washington, state of the United States of America. As of 2020 state had an estimated population of 7,693,612 inhabitants. The state was created 135 years ago in 1889. Its capital city is Olympia.
From rainforests to deserts, Washington State packs in diverse landscapes and exciting destinations within its 71,000 square miles. Home to over 7.5 million residents, notable cities and towns to explore in Washington include:
Seattle – The Emerald City wows visitors with its iconic Space Needle, Pike Place Market, museums like the Chihuly Garden and Glass, and lively waterfront along Elliott Bay leading to Puget Sound.
Spokane – Situated on the Spokane River in eastern Washington, Spokane delights with its Riverfront Park, historic Davenport Hotel, and proximity to outdoor recreation at Lake Coeur d’Alene and Mt. Spokane.
Leavenworth – This Bavarian-themed town in central Washington transports visitors to the Alps with its architecture, beer halls, music, and German festivals. Outdoor recreation in the Cascades astounds.
Walla Walla – Nestled amid Washington wine country, Walla Walla charms with its restored turn-of-the-century architecture housing winery tasting rooms, boutiques, galleries, and restaurants using fresh local produce.
Olympia – Washington’s capital has a vibrant, youthful vibe thanks to Evergreen State College. It provides easy access to stunning Puget Sound shorelines and the Olympic Peninsula’s forests and mountains.
Washington’s lively and scenic cities highlight the natural beauty, cultural diversity, and adventurous spirit of the state.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Washington.
City Name | Title | County | Population |
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Seattle | The eighteenth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Seattle metropolitan area. | King | 769,714 |
Spokane | The second most populous city in Washington. | Spokane | 222,050 |
Spokane Valley | The most populous city in Spokane County, Washington. | Spokane | 102,893 |
Sammamish | Town | King | 65,960 |
Shoreline | Town in Washington | King | 58,197 |
South Hill | Town in Virginia | Pierce | 52,431 |
SeaTac | Airport in SeaTac, Washington, USA | King | 28,904 |
Spanaway | Census designated place | Pierce | 27,227 |
Salmon Creek | Census designated place | Clark | 19,686 |
Silverdale | Census designated place in Kitsap County, Washington, USA | Kitsap | 19,204 |
Sunnyside | City in Washington, United States | Clark | 16,924 |
Sunnyside | City in Washington, United States | Yakima | 16,325 |
Snoqualmie | Town | King | 13,555 |
Sedro-Woolley | City in Washington, United States | Skagit | 12,182 |
Shelton | County seat of Mason County, Washington, United States | Mason | 10,955 |
Sumner | City in Pierce County, Washington, United States of America | Pierce | 10,551 |
Snohomish | City in Snohomish County, Washington, United States | Snohomish | 10,362 |
Selah | City of the United States | Yakima | 8,138 |
Sequim | City in Clallam County, Washington, United States | Clallam | 7,780 |
Stanwood | City in Washington | Snohomish | 7,571 |
Sudden Valley | Census designated place | Whatcom | 6,441 |
Steilacoom | Town in Washington, United States | Pierce | 6,416 |
Sultan | City in USA | Snohomish | 5,673 |
Suquamish | Census designated place | Kitsap | 4,140 |
South Bend | City in Pacific County, Washington, U. | Pacific | 1,731 |
Sumas | Small city in Washington | Whatcom | 1,629 |
Stevenson | City in Washington | Skamania | 1,627 |
Soap Lake | City in Grant County, Washington, United States | Grant | 1,608 |
Smokey Point | Census designated place | Snohomish | 1,572 |
Seabeck | Ghost town in Kitsap County, Washington, USA | Kitsap | 1,105 |
South Cle Elum | Town of the United States | Kittitas | 565 |
Saint John | Town in Washington, United States | Clark | 547 |
Springdale | Town in Washington, USA | Stevens | 520 |
Sprague | City in Lincoln County, Washington, United States | Lincoln | 468 |
South Prairie | Town of the United States | Pierce | 442 |
Spangle | City in Spokane County, Washington, United States | Spokane | 325 |
Skykomish | Town in Washington (state), U. | King | 219 |
Starbuck | Town in Columbia County, Washington, United States | Columbia | 130 |